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U.S. Calls for International Observers at Burma By-Elections

On the heels of reforms and the release of several hundred political prisoners in Myanmar, U.S. relations with the country continue to move forward. By Simon Roughneen.


 

Investment in African Renewable Energy Ramps Up

International efforts are being made to address Africa's energy deficiencies by developing renewable energy sources on a grand scale.
By John Daly.


 

How Art Is Healing Post-Revolution Egypt

Since the toppling of the Mubarak regime, Egyptians are using various art forms to promote expression, educate and bridge cultural divides. By Sally Zohney.


 

Pakistan to Produce Natural Gas by Burning Underground Coal

To compensate for its perpetual electricity shortfalls, Pakistan is considering investing in underground coal gasification.
By John Daly.


 

Heroin Trade and Illegal Immigration in S.E. Europe

The organized crime industry has established a well-beaten path through Southeastern Europe for the purposes of multilevel illicit activities. By Ioannis Michaletos.


 

Indonesian Coffee: Cream of the Crop

Amid Southeast Asia's commodities boom, Indonesia's coffee industry has surged in recent years, showing long-term potential in a troubled market. By Joseph Kirschke.


 

What to Expect of Guatemala's Otto Pérez Molina

Guatemala's shift in leadership from Colom to Pérez Molina speaks to security issues but raises concerns about indigenous and human rights. By Lauren Paverman.




Middle East

Iranian Nuclear Issue within the State System

Laurelle Atkinson

Lifting the Gaza Blockade: A U.S. Imperative

Joshua Pringle

Will a United Government Lead Yemen to Peace?

Abubakr Al-Shamahi

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Europe

Eastern Mediterranean Energy Games

Ioannis Michaletos

Gas and Geopolitics: Prospects for Russia

Sameer Jafri

European Debt Crisis Going Global

Ioannis Michaletos

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Asia-Pacific

Changing Geometrics of Asia-Pacific

Sameer Jafri

Ramifications of Negotiating with the Taliban

Yahya Massoud and Djeyhoun Ostowar

Unholy Madrasas of Pakistan

Tanveer Jafri

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Americas

Gender, Race and the Burqa Ban

Jakub Burkowicz

Mexico: Rising Natural Gas Supplier?

John Daly

U.S. Government Confirms Link between Earthquakes and Fracking

John C.K. Daly

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Africa

The Unsolved Mystery of Agnès Dury

Ruby Pratka

Repression of the Press in Cote d'Ivoire

Ruby Pratka

Kenya's Incursion in Somalia

Andre Vltchek

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